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Monuments & Statues in Cairo
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- LisarixLondon, UK90 contributionsWe had a fantastic day out with Barsoum, he was extremely knowledgeable on events on history providing us with detailed information about the pyramids, museum focus pieces and dynasties while telling the story of the families, politics and even some jokes! Lunch was at a nice place over looking the Nile (you can order beer) but we were the only people in there - would have been better to go somewhere with more locals or travelers. Also everywhere wants non Egyptian pounds!!!! So take a big stack of small notes- eg USD, GBP, Euro, etc. as tipping is expected. Be wary of the camel rides at Giza too… it was our first day and we were a bit naieve- ended up paying £35 pp (4 of us) but got a “free” headscarf. In hindsight $10-20 USD seems to be the right price for 30 min ride- oh well we provided a local stimulus package and did get great photos…Written September 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert ORotterdam, The Netherlands5,731 contributionsPerhaps the monument on Zamalek island is not that attractive, but singer Umm Kulthum certainly was. She died in 1975. Her popularity in the Arab world during the 1950s, 60s and 70s was unmatched. She touched the hearts of many with her sensitive voice and controlled emotion. She performed in Europe as well and at the end of her life reached worldwide celebrity status. I was and still am a fan, even though I do not undertsand Arab language.Written May 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CPaM68Texas690 contributionsAccording to available information a plate at the foot of the obelisk says it was found in Tanis (a town in Ancient Egypt that is currently called San el-Hagar) and erected at this site in 1984 to become the first object greeting visitors on their arrival to Cairo. The red granite obelisk is 63 feet high and and weighs about 120 tons. King Ramses II ruled Egypt between 1301 and 1235 B.C. The obelisk was officially inaugurated April 25, 1984 the second anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal from the Sinai desert. The obelisk can be easily seen from your bus or taxi as you arrive and leave the airport but is actually difficult to physically to get to and examine.Written June 27, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
